Golf Business News – Bernhard College brings practical turf training to Greniger

Bernhard Academy announced that two turf training courses will be offered this fall at Gleneagles, Scotland, to provide valuable hands-on learning for all levels of turf equipment professionals.

The first course is the basic principle of the Turfcare mechanism – Level 1 will be conducted from November 11 to 13. Over the course of three days, participants will receive in-depth guidance on mechanical services and failure investigations, ideal for anyone who manages turf equipment or seeks to enhance their technical confidence.

Thereafter, the Basic Machinery Seminar will be held on November 17. This one-day course focuses on actual daily inspections, basic adjustments and basic maintenance techniques. These two courses are designed to enable the Green Gatekeeper Team and the turf department technician to manage their equipment more effectively.

Each course includes access to the online abrasive wheel safety awareness module approved by the International Institute for Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). This training is consistent with HSG 17 guidance and 1974 Work and Health and Safety. Attendees will also receive lunch and refreshments, Bernhard College completes the certificate, while Bigga members will benefit from the course discounts and CPD credit eligibility.

Bernhard Academy continues to advocate for technological development across the industry outside of Scotland. On September 23, a meeting of turf equipment technicians will be held at Bernhard, Haverhill and the company’s manufacturing headquarters. Recognized by the Turf Equipment Technician Organization, the event brings together turf professionals from all over the UK to share expertise and celebrate the important role played by equipment technicians in excellence in leading excellence.

Sami Strutt, Director of Education at Bernhard Academy, commented: “These meetings at Gleneagles are part of our ongoing mission to enable technicians to enhance their work with tools, knowledge and confidence. Whether you are starting or perfecting your craft, our goal is to provide relevant practical education to help people and their clubs thrive.”

The complete fall program at Bernhard Academy reflects national development of turf equipment management skills and plans to conduct further training at Haverhill and Moortown Golf Clubs.

• September 23: Turf Equipment Technician Meeting (Haverhill)
• September 24: Cutting unit setup and sharpening technology (Haverhill)
• October 7: Basic Mechanical Maintenance (Moortown GC)
• October 8: Setting and sharpening technology for cutting units (Moortown GC)
• October 21-23: Basic Principles of Grass Mechanics – Level 1 (Moortown GC)
• November 11-13: Basics of the turf mechanism – Level 1 (Gleneagles GC)
• November 17: Basic Mechanical Maintenance (Gleneagles GC)

For more information, visit www.bernhardacademy.co.uk/courses/